Seated Figure

Seated Figure

Public Domain

Seated Figure
CultureOlmec
Titles
  • Seated Figure
Date1500–300 BC
PlaceTlapacoya, Mexico
MediumEarthenware with slip
DimensionsOverall: 12 × 9 1/4 × 7 1/4 in. (30.5 × 23.5 × 18.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Ralph S. O'Connor in honor of her cousins, Louisa Stude Sarofim and Mike Stude
Object number86.409
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
205M Wiess Gallery
On view

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Department
Art of the Indigenous Americas
Object Type
ProvenanceMaconda Brown O'Connor (1930–2012), Houston, until 1986; given to MFAH, 1986.

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